Location

The OEC is located in a private natural setting approximately one mile from the main campus and adjacent to the Winthrop Lake and Recreation Complex.

Directions to the Winthrop University Outdoor Education Center:

Take I-77 to Exit 82-B Rock Hill (Cherry Road)
Travel on Cherry Road and at the third traffic light turn left onto US 21 Bypass
Turn Right at first traffic light onto Eden Terrace
Continue on Eden Terrace, going straight through the traffic light.
The Winthrop Coliseum will be on your left, turn left into the second Coliseum entrance.
Go around through the parking lot until you see a sign for Winthrop Lake, the sign will be posted on your Right.
Take a Right at the sign and continue traveling straight towards the Baseball Complex.
At the Stop sign take a Left and then veer right around Winthrop Lake.
Travel almost half way around the Lake, until you see a tan brick building (the Shack), this is on your left. You can park in the gravel lot across from this building.
Continue to walk around the road. The Ropes Course will be on your Right, around the curve from the parking lot.

Please call 803/323-3693 if you will be arriving late to the Ropes Course on your scheduled date.

Hanging Ropes